By Zevs Borealis
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The quickest and most effective way to teach your bird to speak is to understand How birds learn to speech. If you utilize the bird’s natural inclinations and abilities, teaching your pet bird will be a much more enjoyable experience for both you and the bird. In the wild, ex. parrots are most vocal during the morning and the evening. This is when they would gather with their flock to feed and roost. Since they are inclined to be noisy at these times, it is a good idea to work with your bird then.

Parrots also pick up words much more quickly during heightened states of emotion. When the bird is excited about you returning home from work, he or she is much more likely to retain the words or phrases you repeat. Similarly, if you speak with emotion, the words will stick in the mind of the bird much easier than if you say something in a monotone, bored voice. This is why so many parrots pick up curse words. These are words that are said with emphasis and gusto and therefore the bird remembers them. It is important to remember when working with your bird, that even if your bird is retaining the words you say, he won’t necessarily repeat them right away.

In the wild, birds learn language by listening to other voices that sound like their own. If you imitate the tone of your bird’s voice, you will increase the chance that the information is retained. So if you have a Parakeet or a Cockatiel than speak to the bird in a very high, squeaky voice. If you have a Cockatoo, then it would be best to have a woman teach the birds words, since this type of bird has a smooth, female-like voice. Another great way to quickly teach your bird is to put it with other birds that speak. This is the most natural way for a bird to learn speech. A parrot can learn the whole vocabulary of another bird in one month. If you don’t have a neighbor or friend with a bird that speaks, you can purchase CDs that replicate this phenomenon. The website, Parrotsite.com offers CDs with parrot voices that speak a wide variety of phrases. The phrases are repeated several times for a few minutes at random through out the day, just like a parrot would.

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By Low Jeremy

Bird trainers have developed skills or techniques, and become experts in understanding the behavioral nature of the parrot. Several books, manuscript, and guidelines in promoting the positive angles to be on the win side in behavioral conquest of the bird have helped a lot of amateurs and pet owners.

Parrots are the most misunderstood birds in existence. It’s up for you to get thru better relationships with your bird, for it is, what you make it so. Before knowing it, at a slightest trait overlook, this bird in your cage could create havocs of anxiety and frustrations in your life. Basically, parrots need real training, otherwise, you will one day find out, it becomes an undesirable annoying character stealing away every bit of your peaceful, chaos-free moments.

Basics in training start with the bird’s character traits and instincts. Your first approach is to notice its biting habits and screaming. These are inherent to parrots especially if it seemed likely to be ignored. Like humans they develop into emotional outburst, and their tendency is to find an object to threw out their fits.

Instinctive biting and screaming loudly distract. Try to find out what causes such behavior. Every bit of undesirable action could be a reaction that actually comes from its surrounding environment, either from your very self, or from anyone among your companions inside the house.

Behavioral Aspects in Training

1. Let us deal into terms similar to psychology in humans.

*Operant conditioning, situation in training, on other domestics or your bird pet; reacting well in order to gain something positive, or to evade from something negative. Example: Directing your bird to whistle, if it mimics the action, you hand in its food. Next time, instinct to eat allows impulsive choice to obey, whatever you want it to do, a whip of your finger, or cue from your mouth.

*Bridging stimulus set an example, when a hand is raised to command the bird to perch in one corner of the cage, the demonstrative actions serve a bridge for the parrot to choose in abeyance following the hand cuing, because a toy is ready at reach.

2. Do not punish pets for any negative attitude or actions done previously.

Example: When it unties cage’s knots (birds do kept biting and untying); long time before you discovered it, don’t whip or deprive it of meals. Birds or animals do not know of past and future. Bird’s instinct is to live or act “here” and “now,” and never aware of anything done ostentatiously. Turn to let a parrot obey you on what it does at the moment.

A large scale of parrot species need to be captivated to insure you with one of the best pet favored by many households. Research where your pet originated in order to pursue utmost care in mutual relationships between humans and birds.

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By Dave Womach

Do you own a parrot that bites? Would you like me to share some proven principals for getting your parrot to stop biting? If so, you’re about to discover how to get rid of your parrot’s biting, using a strategy I call “Target Training”.

Never heard of target training? I’m not surprised. Most so called parrot behavior “Gurus” have been so busy standing on their soapboxes, preaching to everyone that “if we just loved our parrots more, they’d start to be nice” – what a bunch of garbage! And what they’re preaching couldn’t be further from the truth.

Let’s face it. When most people buy a baby parrot, it’s just been hand fed, it’s still a baby, not yet strong enough to bite, and it’s the cutest, cuddliest little thing in the world. And they actually stay that way, for several months & even years.

But then every parrot eventually comes into what I call their “Teenage Years”. It’s basically puberty for your bird. Its hormones are a wreck, it starts wanting a mate, and just like your teenage kids, parrot’s tend to become a bit troublesome during this time, and there’s no amount of love that can turn their behavior around. Instead the magical fix is to do what every therapist says to their emotionally challenged clients when their relationships are in a mess – “work on strengthening your communication”.

And that’s exactly what “Target Training” does. It develops a level of communication with your bird that both of you can understand.

Here’s how it works. You train your parrot to understand simple commands from you, or cues. Then you teach your parrot that whenever he follows these cues, he gets rewarded – usually with a really tasty treat! The more commands you teach your parrot, the better the level of communication and the more your parrot will trust you, and cease to bite you. 

The very first and most basic level of target training is teaching your parrot to touch the end of a small wooden stick, or wooden dowel. You reward your parrot every time he touches the end of the wooden dowel by giving him a treat each time, even if when he touches it, he’s lashing out at the dowel.

And with time, the parrot realizes that you’re calling the shots, and that you’re actually opening up a new level of communication to him that he never knew existed. He’ll start to realize that if he follows your cues, and touches the end of the stick like you’ve asked him to, that you’ll reward him… and reward him well.

Your parrot will start to trust you so much, that a well target trained parrot, can be known to actually be trained to do whatever it takes to touch the end of that stick, even by flying or walking over your entire house, just to obey your cues.

By focusing on training your parrot to “Target” or touch the end of a stick, you’ll open up that level of communication it takes to get your parrot to realize you really are a nice person and that he doesn’t need to bite you to get what he wants after all. Making your [http://www.birdtricks.com ]parrot training efforts MUCH easier!

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By Grant Carroll

When people think of the term “house breaking” they usually think of training a dog or cat where to properly relieve themselves. There is how a technique available to train a bird proper pooping manners. Even though bird poop has no odor, it still makes living with a bird so much easier if they have some sort of training. Life is easier without lots of bird poop on your shoulder.

The main principle behind this technique is that birds need to relieve themselves every 15 to 20 minutes. Right after your take your bird out of its cage, put it in its play pen and wait for it to eliminate. While waiting, say a command word or phrase of your choice like “go poopie”. Repeat this word until your bird does go; this will help it learn to associate the command with eliminating. If your bird does not go within 2 to 3 minutes, take the bird off the playpen for a few minutes and then place it back on until it goes. When the bird does go, its reward is being with you. Don’t let it off for extended periods until after it’s relieved itself. It’s important to return the bird to the playpen every 15 to 20 minutes and repeat the command word until it eliminates. Once it’s trained, you can say the command and your bird will poop before it leaves the cage. This is also helpful at others homes. You can command your bird every 30 to 45 minutes to go over the sink or trash, saving carpet, clothes and headaches.

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By Azmi Adnan

Training your pet parrot can be a rewarding experience, just as training a dog or cat would. The difference with your pet parrot is that it can talk, or actually repeat the words that you taught the bird to speak. It will be much easier if your pet parrot was hand raised prior to its purchase, as compared to the bird being raised by its own parents. 

Earning your bird’s trust is the first step. Once that is established, work hard to keep it. Do not ever discipline your bird using force, because it will take a long time, if ever, for the bird to trust you again. Whenever you need to discipline a bird, look at it straight in the eye and say ‘No’ with a stern voice. If it continues to misbehave and start to make loud screams, cover its cage for a while.

Uncover the cage and watch your bird’s behavior. Approach your bird slowly while looking straight at the bird’s eyes. Slowly slip your hand into the cage and leave it there and watch the bird’s reaction. If your parrot attacks you, keep doing this for the next few days. Before long, your parrot will calm down and start to accept you again. You may use a perch or stick, or even a toy, if you do not want to get yourself injured. As you approach the bird with your hand, caress its belly with gentle strokes. Once the bird has gained your trust, it will hop onto your fingers. Use words like ‘up’ to get your bird perched on your hands.

Once your bird has gained your trust, you are in a great position to start training your bird to talk. Start with simple words like ‘hello’ or the bird’s own name like ‘polly’. Slowly use easy to pronounce words and repeat frequently. You can also use training tapes to teach your bird to talk. Cover the cage and play the tape on your recorder or CD player. You can even teach the bird to sing if you repeatedly play a music tape or CD. The best time to do this is early in the morning.

The best period to teach a parrot to talk is between 4 to 6 months of age. Older parrots may take a slightly longer time to master the words. But one thing is for sure, you’ll have loads of fun and satisfaction doing it.

Azmi Adnan is a writer and a bird enthusiast. Subscribe to his newsletter for fresh video clips on parrots and other bird species, ezines and interesting bird stories at his website http://www.power-to-live.com/parrot.html

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By Sunil Tanna

Sometimes a pet bird may misbehave, and it may be necessary to punish the bird. However, you need to do so in such a way that the punishment is effective without being cruel.

First of all, you must keep your cool, and avoid not do use any inappropriate form of punishment:

• -Do not take away its food or water because your bird would not deem it as punishment for wrongdoing, this is animal cruelty which can cause physical damage to your bird.
• Do not shout at your bird because your bird would love the drama and will misbehave again just to get you to shout again.
• Never hit your bird even if it has become so exasperating you can hardly bear its presence. It wouldn’t understand and just turn against you.

When your pet bird misbehaves, you have to tell it to stop first, and then use facial expressions to show that you are upset or angry with your pet. Birds are very intelligent creatures and can tell when facial expressions change.

If your bird still does not cease its misbehavior, that is when you will have to mete out a punishment. The best punishment is simply put to your bird in his cage, lock the cage and leave the room. You can also take out its toys before leaving, and perhaps even cover the cage up. Be gone for exactly 10 minutes, no more, no less.

When you go back to your bird after punishing it, you will need to pay it a lot of attention so that it knows that you are no longer punishing it. Positive attention is very important because birds are very sensitive creatures. Not showing enough positive attention can affect your bird emotionally.

Hopefully if you follow this plan, and be consistent with your punishment methods, your bird will soon start behaving appropriately.

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If you want to properly interact with your parrot, you’ll need to train it.

We train our dogs and cats so they don’t become unruly; parrots are no exception.

Of course, with parrots, we have an added bonus; they can talk.

If your bird was hand fed by humans when you purchased him or her, training will be much easier than with a bird that was raised by its parents.

The first thing you need to do is to gain your bird’s trust.

Once you get your bird’s trust, you must work hard to keep it.

Never hit your parrot, even if he does something wrong.

If your bird misbehaves, scold him by giving him the evil eye, and sternly telling him “NO”.

If your parrot starts screaming for no apparent reason, cover its cage for a while.

The most important command you should teach your parrot is “UP” or “STEP UP”, it could save his life in an emergency.

Slowly approach the bird.

Place your hand in its cage and keep it there for a while.

Your bird may run away, complain, or even attack you, but keep doing this for a few days.

Before long he will calm down and accept you.

If you still have problems after a few days, try using a stick for a perch instead of your hand.

This may take a few tries.

Gently, but firmly press your fingers under the bird’s belly.

The bird will instinctively hop on your fingers.

As you are doing this, say, “STEP UP” or “UP”.

Before you know it, your parrot will associate the “STEP UP” command with what you want him to do.

Once your bird is on your hand, you can teach him the down command.

Simply tell your parrot “DOWN” as you put him down on his perch.

Keep doing this every time you put your bird down.

Maybe one of the reasons you purchased your parrot in the first place was because of its ability to talk.

Don’t be too disappointed if your parrot doesn’t talk.

Not all parrots can talk.

Most parrot species can mimic sounds they hear, like whistles and doorbells.

The best age to train your bird is between 4-6 months old.

Start with a simple word like “Hello”.

Pronounce the word slowly and clearly.

Use plenty of repetition.

Make sure you’re in a quiet room with no distractions.

Keep your training sessions short and sweet.

10-15 minutes a day is plenty of time for your parrot to learn.

After every training session, give your parrot time to relax or play.

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About The Author

Manuel Rose has researched and owned parrots since childhood.

He spent years reading several books and speaking to many avian veterinarians.

Manuel currently owns 3 parrots, his favorite a 13-year-old Blue and Gold macaw named Samantha, which he weaned as a baby.

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By Trond Kristiansen

One of the pleasures of owning a pet bird is to teach him or her tricks. However, the purpose of teaching your bird is not just for entertainment. Training will create a better behaved, more social and happier animal.

Most birds are very smart, and if taught correctly, will be able to learn a wide range of tricks. You should set a specific time to work with your pet each day. If at all possible, try to stick to that time. Birds function well with a schedule and will even come to look forward to their training time. Plus, if you practice on a regular basis, your bird will pick up the skill you are teaching much faster.

The training area should be safe and secure. Eliminate distractions so you will have the bird’s full attention. Close doors, draw curtains and turn off any music. Use a room that is brightly lit, colorful, quiet and away from its cage.

You should start the training session by socializing with your pet. Just like humans, birds learn much more quickly if they are engaged and enjoying themselves. For your bird to have fun, you shouldn’t work with him or her, if you are in a bad mood or overly tired. Your attitude will negatively affect the bird and your time together. Begin by talking with your bird in a cheerful, but calm voice.

Smile and don’t make any sudden or fast movements. You can also choose to offer your pet a small treat right off the bat to signal that this is an enjoyable time. To keep it fun, it is important to not tire the bird by an overly long training session. Young birds, even ones that look fully mature, often tire more quickly than adults. You should only work with young birds for about five minutes. Older pets can usually take 10 minutes.

If your bird is untrained, the first trick you should teach him is “step-up.” This is a relatively easy one to learn and will make moving and transporting your bird must easier. Before you teach this maneuver make sure you have followed all the above recommendations.

When you are ready, slowly move your hand towards the bird. Then you should softly press your pointer finger to the bird’s lower stomach and say in a friendly and calm voice, “step up.” (If the bird is too large to perch on your finger, you can use your arm). In most cases, the bird will automatically step up onto your finger. Eventually, he or she will come to recognize your words as the cue to step onto your hand or arm.

When your bird completes this trick or any other trick successfully make sure you praise them! The reward that they receive is what teaches birds that they are doing what you want and it gives them motivation to continue to follow your commands. Besides verbal praise, you should offer your bird a treat. You can use a special food such as a piece of fruit or vegetable, or a favorite toy that is reserved especially for the times when the bird has learned a new trick. If you give your birds lots of praise and encouragement, then he will learn quickly and be eager for the next lesson.

Once a trick is learned, you should regularly ask your bird to perform the trick so that it is not forgotten. You can use daily activities to sneak in practice. For example, when you are cleaning the cage, ask your pet to step up onto your hand, instead of letting him just pull himself up on the bars.

If you remember to follow all of these guidelines and exercise patience, you will be sure to have a pet with an impressive set of tricks.

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By Zevs Borealis

Does your parrot scream or bite? These are two very common and very annoying behaviors. Especially when company is over! If you are at your wits end, give clicker training a shot. Since we can not reason, or sometimes beg, with our pets, we must communicate through other means. Clicker training helps bridge the communication gap and be quite successful in ending bothersome behaviors. 

You don’t have to be a professional trainer to teach your pet. Owners have successfully trained their parrots to hold their wings out for feather trimming and hold out their toes for nail cutting. Can you imagine your bird holding still while you put a harness on it in order to go outdoors? And the joy of a veterinary examination without biting! Bring on the clicker training.

Before you can teach Polly how to fly around freely and come when called, you must first teach her what the clicker is. So, what is a clicker? A clicker is a small, hand-held devise that makes a “clicking” noise when pressed. You can purchase a clicker at any pet supply store. Now, just going around clicking is not going to do anything for your bird. The next step is to teach her that the clicker is good.

When beginning, don’t make your parrot do too much to get a treat. In fact, they need not do anything at all. For the first session or two have your treats ready and hand them out freely. Good treats are nuts and seeds. For about 5-10 min just press your clicker and then give your bird a treat. The idea here is for the bird to put the sound and the treat together. “Click-Click” means “treat-treat.” Birds are smart and it won’t take long for the connection to be made.

Once the sound and treat mechanism is established, try to get an actual response from your bird before pressing your clicker and handing out a treat. Trainers use what they call a “target.” This target is some sort of object that the bird can touch and then get rewarded with the click and treat. Often, your bird will accidentally touch whatever you choose as the target. Who cares?! Click and treat. Soon your bird will figure out that to get a treat he needs to touch the target. You do need to take care when picking a target. After your bird is trained to look for the target, you can then use it to lead your bird to another target. And it’s definitely wise not to use their perch. Once you get the basics down, there are a myriad of tricks you can teach your parrot. It all depends on what your end goal is.

Training your parrot truly doesn’t take terribly long. Birds are smart and you will be quickly rewarded with the time you spend together. Remember to have fun, your bird will sense it and be even more responsive to your training!

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Eclectus parrots are not only highly social, intelligent, fairly neat, and quiet, they are also fairly easy to train, as long as you use some measure of patience and repeat  things over and over again. Training your Eclectus parrot, however, will prove to be an enjoyable experience for you and the bird.

Without proper training, the Eclectus parrot probably won’t behave very well. You may experience things such as excessive chewing, pecking, nipping, and general naughtiness. They can even start to pluck their own feathers out, without the proper guidance. Think of your Eclectus parrot as a toddler.

Sometimes, the owner needs to be trained. For example, if your Eclectus parrot is excessively chewing items that you would rather he didn’t chew you need to provide him with more appropriate chew toys. Then, when you find him chewing on items you don’t want chewed redirect him to the acceptable items. Consistency is key here. If your Eclectus parrot is a biter, this is definitely a problem that needs to be addressed quickly. If your Eclectus parrot bites you, put him in his cage. Do this every time that he bites you, and eventually, he will get the message.

Aside from guiding him away from negative behavior, and reinforcing positive behaviors, you can teach your Eclectus parrot to talk. This is done by talking to him, and repeating what you say over and over. Start with easy words that have the ee sound in them, without too many syllables, and work your way up to longer words, phrases, and eventually songs.

You can teach your Eclectus to perform various tricks as well. For example, he may come to your shoulder when you whistle. He may even be trained to play dead if you really invest some time in him. Again, the key is repeating what you do, along with the command you give him, and giving him a little treat when he pleases you. It’s really no different than training a dog. Eclectic parrots can even be potty trained – in a way. You can discourage them from eliminating all over the house by moving them to the place where they are expected to do this immediately. Eventually, they will start going to that specific place when they have to go.

Training may take a while. There is much to learn. Think of this as time invested in your pet, however, and remember that the more you work with your bird, the more he will trust you. From this trust, love will grow. Also, realize that as that trust and love grows, your Eclectus parrots greatest desire is to please you.